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Consultant Name:

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FDEP Contract Manager: Phone: Email:

Description of Task:

Project Manager:

Schedule Start Date: Fixed Price Cost:

Completion Date: Cost Reimbursement not to exceed:

Total Task Amount:

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Project # Grant # Org Code Cat/Year Fund Module Object Code EO Amount

29 digit FLAIR Code: Total:

CN214 45 FDEP 61506C

Suwannee River State Park Wastewater Upgrades

George & Associates Consulting Engineers

Brian Miller, P.E. (850) 521-0344 bmiller@gaceng.net

Ralph Perkins 850-245-2460 ralph.perkins@floridadep.gov

Consultant to provide design and permitting services to upgrade the existing septic systems at Suwannee River State Park per the attached proposal dated July 18, 2023.

Don Finkbeiner or successor

Upon execution $ 90,961.41 08/31/24 $ 1,230.00

$ 92,191.41

Tamika Bass Tamika Bass Digitally signed by Tamika Bass Date: 2023.07.28 11:03:25 -04'00'

Donald Finkbeiner Donald J. Finkbeiner Digitally signed by Donald J.

Finkbeiner Date: 2023.07.28 14:31:17 -04'00'

Ralph Perkins Ralph M Perkins Digitally signed by Ralph M Perkins Date: 2023.07.28 15:50:43 -04'00'

Brian Miller, P.E. Brian Miller Digitally signed by Brian Miller Date: 2023.07.31 15:20:42 -04'00'

Michael W. Foster Jr., P.E. Michael W. Foster Jr., P.E.

Digitally signed by Michael W.

Foster Jr., P.E.

Date: 2023.08.02 11:00:21 -04'00'

61506C 37502000073 080039/23 423001 U3200 134000 QK $ 92,191.41

$ 92,191.41

1967 COMMONWEALTH LANE, SUITE 200 - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303

PHONE 850-521-0344 - FAX 850-521-0345

www.gaceng.net CIVIL ENGINEERING - LAND USE PLANNING - ENVIRONMENTAL - SYSTEMS PLANNING - TRANSPORTATION

July 18, 2023

Don Finkbeiner Project Manager Bureau of Design and Construction Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard 260, MS 520 Tallahassee, FL 32399

RE: CN214‐TA45: Suwannee River State Park Septic System Replacements

Dear Mr. Finkbeiner:

For your review, George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. has prepared a fee proposal summary and man‐hour documentation for the proposed Suwannee River State Park Septic

System Replacements Project. Tasks include surveying, permitting, wastewater treatment/OSTDS design, lift station and force main modeling, electrical design, construction documents and construction administration services.

Please review the attached Proposal Summary and deliverables.

Sincerely, Brian Miller, P.E.

George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Suwannee River State Park Septic System Replacements

CN214‐TA45

Subtask 1a: Locate and mark existing septic tank, drain field, and cleanouts Description: Lundy’s Septic, Inc. will locate and flag existing septic system components at the two residences, volunteer campground, visitor campground, and two picnic pavilion bathrooms. Lundy’s Septic, Inc. will pump out each tank including the visitor campground septic tanks (3), totaling 8 tanks.

Deliverables:

Tank Pump Out Report, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1a: Locate and mark existing septic tank, drain field, and cleanouts

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

Lundy's Septic, Inc. Septic Tank Contractor $174.99 9 $1,574.91

Pump Truck w/ Operator $450.00 8 $3,600.00

Clerical Support $75.00 6 $450.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $5,624.91

Total for Subtask 1a: $5,624.91

Subtask 1b: Septic tanks and drain field assessments Description: Florida Soil and Environmental Services, Inc. (FSES) will assess the condition of the septic tanks (while pumped out), the states of the existing drain fields, and will evaluate potential new drain field locations.

Deliverables:

Report / Evaluation of Septic Systems, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1b: Septic tanks and drain field assessments

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

FL Soil and Env. Services Senior Environmental Specialist $115.00 9 $1,035.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $1,035.00

Total for Subtask 1b: $1,035.00

Subtask 1c: Soil Survey Description: FSES will conduct a soil survey. This will include: twelve hand auger borings next to the located drain fields or in the location of the proposed drain field. Borings will be back filled with soil cuttings. Select samples will be taken to the lab.

Upon completion of field testing, laboratory classification testing will be performed to provide soil profile information including seasonal high groundwater table, upper and lower horizon boundaries, Munsell color of the horizon and its components, USDA soil texture (using USDA Soil Classification methodology as described in Chapter 3 of the Soil Survey Manual, United States Department of Agriculture, Handbook No. 18, October 1993) and estimated soil loading rate in relation to septic suitability.

Deliverable:

Report of the soils characteristics including the estimated soil loading rate, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1c: Soil Survey

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

FL Soil and Env. Services Senior Environmental Specialist $115.00 19 $2,185.00

Clerical Support $75.00 3 $225.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,410.00

Total for Subtask 1c: $2,410.00

Subtask 1d: Site Survey Description: S. Stinson & Associates, Inc. will provide site‐specific topographical survey for the existing septic systems based on marked locations from the septic contractor. Survey locations will include the two residences, the two picnic pavilion restrooms (and surrounding area), The volunteer campground, portions of the visitor’s campground and the visitor’s campground drain field. Survey to meet the Standards of Practice as prescribed by the Florida Board of Professional Land Surveyors in Chapter 5J‐17 FAC, Section 472.027 of the Florida Statutes. The survey will include the following:

Locate all improvements and utilities, as evidenced by above ground features or if designated and marked by the Utility Owners, their designated representative, or a contracted service at the original time of field visit.

Survey existing septic systems including cleanout inverts and finished floor elevations of the buildings

Overhead utility lines, power poles, guy anchors and electrical equipment will be located and shown on the survey.

Obtain spot elevations on natural ground and existing improvements suitable for interpolation of one‐foot contours to be shown on the final drawing

Locate trees 6‐inch diameter and larger measured at breast height (DBH).

All survey information will be tied to NAVD ’88 Vertical datum and NAD 83/90 Florida State Plane coordinates based upon NGS or FDOT recorded control points near the project areas. The control monuments used to verify the survey values will be noted on the survey drawing. On site control points will be established for future use.

Deliverable:

Site‐specific 24”x36” survey, signed and sealed, pdf Electronic AutoCAD file of the site‐specific survey, dwg

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1d: Site Survey

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

S. Stinson & Associates 2 Person Survey Crew $125.00 26 $3,250.00

GPS Survey Crew $150.00 4 $600.00

Principal Surveyor $130.00 5 $650.00

Cadd Operator $80.00 24 $1,920.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $6,420.00

Total for Subtask 1d: $6,420.00

Subtask 1e: On‐Site Project Review Description: George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (G&A) and NHWL will make a site visit to review the survey and existing conditions and assess the best locations for proposed improvements. Upon request, we can meet on‐site with FDEP stakeholders to discuss proposed options.

Deliverables:

Site Visit report in portable document file (pdf)

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1e: On‐Site Project Review

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

NHWL Principal $145.00 7 $1,015.00

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 14 $1,806.00

Project Engineer II $76.44 14 $1,070.16

$2,876.16

Fixed Price Total Cost: $3,891.16

Total for Subtask 1e: $3,891.16

Subtask 1f: Lead & Asbestos Testing Description: Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. (SESI) proposes to perform an Asbestos NESHAPS Demolition Surveys (40 CFR Part 61) for the identified OSTDS systems at Suwannee River State Park when they are exposed by the septic contractor. SESI will perform bulk sampling of accessible portions of the tanks, pipes & above ground features (suspect materials) following the AHERA Sample Protocol and send the samples to a NVLAP Laboratory for bulk PLM Analysis. SESI will sample painted surfaces using a Heuresis Pb200i Lead Analyzer (XRF) for Lead Based Paint (LBP).

SESI will issue a brief report with the identified ACM present, approximate quantities, locations and appropriate actions for renovation. LBP will be summarized, and suggestions provided to handling and disposal of these materials if required.

Note: Up to two days of work is included to collect all the samples.

Deliverables:

Asbestos & Lead‐Paint Survey Report, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1f: Lead & Asbestos Testing

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

Southern Earth Sciences Asbestos Consultant $127.00 23 $2,921.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,921.00

Total for Subtask 1f: $2,921.00

Subtask 2: 60% Construction Documents Description: G&A and NHWL will prepare 60% design plans for re‐construction of existing septic systems or components, Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal System (OSTDS), and other wastewater treatment improvements. FSES will assist with the Advanced Treatment Unit (ATU) design and details. The following are the affected areas at the park:

Two ranger residences

Two day‐use picnic pavilions near the river

Volunteer campground/existing RV dump station

RV Campground (drain field and potential new connections to system)

The two ranger residences are proposed to have their septic tanks/drain field rehabilitated or replaced in‐kind.

For the remaining improvements we understand the park preference is for one central wastewater treatment system to capture as much effluent as is feasible or is cost effective.

This central system should include the addition of an ATU to more efficiently and further treat the wastewater coming from the picnic pavilions, dump station, and RV sites.

The park lies in the Middle Suwannee River Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) basin, and thus may require additional treatment beyond a standard OSTDS depending on location and size of the system. The addition of an ATU is expected to meet these additional treatment requirements.

The two day‐use picnic pavilions are proposed to have their existing septic tanks/drain fields removed or abandoned per state requirements. A grinder pump will be proposed for each, and both will pump to the existing RV campground gravity sewer system.

The existing RV dump station shares an OSTDS with the volunteer RV campsites and their individual hook‐ups. This system was not in use during a prior site visit due to issues with the drain field and/or sizing. This system is in close proximity to the RV campground gravity sewer system. We will review the feasibility of connecting the dump station and volunteer RV sites to this system. There is a Southern Natural Gas (SNG) main between the dump station/volunteer RV sites and the main RV campground. This may require that any effluent collected in this area will need to be pumped to the main RV campground gravity sewer system. SNG may mandate that new utilities cannot be placed over their gas main and/or that there must be 2’ of separation from new utilities. This would likely prohibit the use of gravity sewer for this area and would require a lift station which can be designed and included in the plans.

The RV campground gravity sewer system terminates at a location with a pump station and septic tanks. This existing setup will have to be reviewed for wet well capacity, pump sizing, and electrical capacity to ensure that it can handle additional flow from the picnic pavilions and dump station/volunteer sites. Or the appropriate upgrades will need to be proposed. The existing drain field is in a state of failure and may require re‐sizing due to additional flows.

Average daily volume flows will be determined for each system to confirm sizing and equipment, including drain field sizing. For the ATU system we will research and specify a product that has been used/accepted previously within the Suwannee River BMAP, as well as something that park staff can operate and maintain. It is important to specify something that has parts that can be located locally and have contractors able to maintain. We anticipate that if the RV campground septic tanks and/or wet well inspections pass, that one of these tanks will be outfitted with an ATU type system to provide the additional treatment for the combined system.

The new OSTDS construction documents are anticipated to include the following sheets:

Cover Sheet

General notes, legend, and abbreviations

Location Map

Existing conditions/demolition/erosion & sedimentation control

Site Utility Plans

Utility Details sheets

Electrical Plan Sheets (plan drawing, riser diagram/equipment elevation drawing and control interface)

NHWL will provide Electrical Engineering Design plans to include the following: electrical symbology and notes, electrical and control plan drawings, riser diagrams and equipment elevation drawing, control interface drawings. NHWL will provide a written scope of work document and other specifications as needed to supplement any specifications or standards provided by the owner.

A preliminary cost estimate based off the quantities in the construction documents with unit prices will be submitted as part of the plans package.

Deliverables:

60% Construction Plans, pdf

60% Construction Specifications, pdf

60% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 2: 60% Construction Documents

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed

NHWL Principal $145.00 10 $1,450.00

Lead CAD/Senior PDMS Designer

$95.00 50 $4,750.00

$6,200.00

FL Soil and Env. Services Senior Environmental Specialist $115.00 20 $2,300.00

George & Associates Chief Engineer $203.43 1 $203.43

Project Manager $129.00 79 $10,191.00

Project Engineer II $76.44 137 $10,472.28

Senior Engineer Technician $72.00 139 $10,008.00

$30,874.71

Fixed Price Total Cost: $39,374.71

Total for Subtask 2: $39,374.71

Subtask 3: DOH/FDEP Permitting and Coordination with SNG Description: After receiving 60% plan comments from BDC, G&A and FSES will coordinate the proposed work with the FDEP and Suwannee County Department of Health (DOH) to permit the proposed OSTDSs. We will prepare and submit application packages for the following permits per OSTDS system.

FDEP 4015 Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Application for Construction Permit

Official consultation with the Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Company – Kinder Morgan will begin. This will include submitting plans of the proposed sewer improvements that encroach the existing gas easement. SNG will need to review the plans and because there is an existing easement, they will require that their Encroachment Information Form is filled out and submitted before approving the work.

Deliverables:

FDEP/DOH DH 4015 Application package(s) and supporting documentation for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Application for Construction Permit, pdf

SNG – Kinder Morgan Gas Encroachment Information Form, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 3: DOH/FDEP Permitting and Coordination with SNG

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

FL Soil and Env. Services Senior Environmental Specialist $115.00 10 $1,150.00

Clerical Support $75.00 1 $75.00

$1,225.00

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 18 $2,322.00

Project Engineer II $76.44 44 $3,363.36

$5,685.36

Fixed Price Total Cost: $6,910.36

Reimbursable Cost:

FDEP/DOH DH 4015 OSTDS Application for Construction Permit $1,230.00

Reimbursable Total Cost $1,230.00

Total for Subtask 3: $8,140.36

Subtask 4: Final (100%) Construction Documents Description: G&A and NHWL will finalize the construction plans and incorporate any permitting agency review comments and BDC comments. Civil plans will be a continuation of all the plan sheets provided in the 60% submittal.

Deliverables:

Response to 60% Constructions Plans comments from BDC, pdf

100% Construction Plans, signed and sealed, pdf and AutoCAD

100% Construction Specifications, pdf

100% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 4: Final (100%) Construction Documents

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed

NHWL Principal $145.00 6 $870.00

Lead CAD/Senior PDMS Designer

$95.00 30 $2,850.00

$3,720.00

George & Associates Chief Engineer $203.43 1 $203.43

Project Manager $129.00 53 $6,837.00

Project Engineer II $76.44 86 $6,573.84

Senior Engineer Technician $72.00 70 $5,040.00

$18,654.27

Fixed Price Total Cost: $22,374.27

Total for Subtask 4: $22,374.27

Summary of Fees:

Subtask Subtask Fixed Price Cost

Subtask Reimbursable

Subtask 1a: Locate and mark existing septic tank, drain field, and cleanouts

$5,624.91

Subtask 1b: Septic tanks and drain field assessments $1,035.00

Subtask 1c: Soil Survey $2,410.00

Subtask 1d: Site Survey $6,420.00

Subtask 1e: On‐Site Project Review $3,891.16

Subtask 1f: Lead & Asbestos Testing $2,921.00

Subtask 2: 60% Construction Documents $39,374.71

Subtask 3: DOH/FDEP Permitting and Coordination with SNG $6,910.36 $1,230.00

Subtask 4: Final (100%) Construction Documents $22,374.27

Total Fixed Cost: $90,961.41

Total Reimbursable Cost $1,230.00

Overall Total Cost: $92,191.41

Project Schedule:

Activity Duration (calendar days)

Dates

Subtask 1a: Locate and mark existing septic tank, drain field, and cleanouts

28 Upon execution

Subtask 1b: Septic tanks and drain field assessments 28 Upon execution

Subtask 1c: Soil Survey 21 Upon completion of Subtask 1b

Subtask 1d: Site Survey 60 Upon execution

Subtask 1e: On‐Site Project Review 28 Upon completion of Subtask 1d

Subtask 1f: Lead & Asbestos Testing 35 Upon execution

Subtask 2: 60% Construction Documents 60* Upon completion of Subtask 1e

Subtask 3: DOH/FDEP Permitting and Coordination with SNG

30 Upon completion of Subtask 2

Subtask 4: Final (100%) Construction Documents 45* Upon receipt of BDC comments for Subtask 2

Subtask 5a‐9: Construction Administration Activities TBD Upon construction procurement

* ‐ assumed minimum 2‐week review phase by BDC between each construction document submittal.

Next phase would not begin until comments are received from BDC unless directed otherwise.

Payment will be made upon approval of deliverables for each subtask by the FDEP in the amount specified.